As schools in England break up for the summer, millions of families are expected to...

Published: 1:37 am July 21, 2023
Updated: 8:10 am October 8, 2025
Summer holiday getaways this weekend in the UK are likely to be affected by heavy downpours and thunderstorms, causing potential disruptions to travel plans – UKNIP

As schools in England break up for the summer, millions of families are expected to hit the roads, leading to potential congestion on major routes. The Port of Dover has also warned of extended border checks, with wait times of up to two-and-a-half hours.

Forecasters predict that hilly areas of northern England, Northern Ireland, southern areas of Scotland, and Wales could experience rainfall of up to 80mm on Saturday. This amount of rain is equivalent to a typical month’s rainfall in July, which is around 88mm in the UK.

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